Pontiac Grand AM Structure Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (45).
- 187structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 11 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 4 | 4% | 62,500 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 20 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 14 | 4% | 82,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 8 | 2% | 104,000 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 15 | 3% | 128,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 25 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 45 | 5% | 57,000 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 3 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 1997 Grand AM | 11 | 3% | 70,500 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 24 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 18 | 4% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body
Model years: 1999, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Our braking system on this car failed us, and is probably crushed by now at no fault of my own. My safety was atârisk when the brakes lost pressure and if it wasnât for our seatbelts, I couldâve been thrown through the windshield. I hereby declare that [XXX] deliberately caused our accident…
Debra J. Westfallâneighbourâloves controversy, and wonât back down from expressing her anger or bafflement exhibited from halfâassed parenting. Funny how she hates us snowflakes for sharing her entitled, materialistic narcissism. Five porch monkeys were using electric scooters on our street…
Body, Brakes, and Electrical concern me. My family owned a 1999 same model vehicle, and the brakes failed us in an accident from itsâ left driver seal being punctured. Here is whatâs going on with the 2003 aside from the latter mentioned. Exhaust from manifold to catalytic converter followed by…
I was driving my vehicle on a city street and as i turned right i heard a loud pop and my steering wheel froze making me unable to steer in any direction. I had my vehicle towed to a repair shop and after inspection i was informed that my steering rack had broken off of the subframe. Before this…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the steering felt abnormal while the vehicle was being operated at 50 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle was being held on by a single…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about structure for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Grand AM structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
Other Pontiac Grand AM problems
- Electrical System problems (1,336)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (672)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (651)
- Exterior Lighting problems (615)
- Air Bags problems (395)
- Visibility problems (327)
- Suspension problems (268)
- Steering problems (254)
See all Pontiac Grand AM problems.